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About Migrateful

Migrateful is an award-winning social enterprise and registered charity founded in 2017. Our mission is to support refugees and migrants facing barriers to employment and integration in the UK by offering training, paid work, and a supportive community.

Our chefs come from diverse backgrounds, often shaped by displacement, modern slavery, or gender-based violence. Through our programme, they train to lead cookery classes for the public and corporate groups, helping them build confidence, improve English skills, and gain meaningful work experience.

Since 2017, we’ve supported over 110 chefs to deliver 5,000+ classes to 55,000 participants—creating more than 30,000 hours of purposeful employment and community connection.

About the Role

The Operations Support Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of Migrateful’s cookery classes and the overall effectiveness of our operations. 

You’ll play the important role of supporting Facilitators by creating practical guides, coordinating training and skills-sharing sessions, gathering feedback, and maintaining up-to-date documentation such as health and safety records. 

Alongside this, you’ll help manage other key areas of Operations like responding to customer and volunteer queries, coordinating volunteers for public and corporate classes, and supporting process improvements around our use of Salesforce.

A key deliverable of this role is overseeing our invoicing process. You’ll be responsible for bi-weekly checks to ensure timely and accurate payments to our cookery class hosts (Facilitators) and teachers (Chefs). You’ll also support improvements that help us better track the real cost of our classes.

Person specification

This role would suit a proactive, organised, collaborative individual who enjoys variety in their work. You’ll need to be confident using systems, have a keen eye for detail, and take satisfaction in improving processes.

Essential

• Experience working in an operations, administrative or coordination role 
• Good attention to detail particularly in handling data, documents and financial information
• Confident engaging with a wide range of people from staff, freelancers and customers
• Ability to work independently and proactively, using initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Confident user of IT systems, particularly Google Workspace and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)
• Willingness to undertake reasonable responsibilities beyond the scope of the job description

Desirable

• Experience creating, updating, and maintaining user guides and training materials
• ​Willingness to provide occasional out-of-hours support
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures, or possession of a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene)
   

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing

• Perform bi-weekly invoice checks and capture these on Salesforce
• ​Support the continuous improvement of invoicing systems 

Support Cookery Class Hosts (Facilitators) 

• Coordinate the periodic recruitment and onboarding of new Facilitators
• Update and improve Facilitator user guides and training materials
• Maintain regular communication with Facilitators, including announcements and process updates
• Carry out in-class observations and provide constructive feedback to Facilitators
• Provide out-of-hours remote support for Facilitator
• ​Share and implement improvements based on Facilitator feedback and survey results

Volunteer Coordination

• Respond to volunteer queries and troubleshoot the Volunteer Portal
• ​Ensure adequate volunteer coverage for all cookery classes
• Create supporting material to enhance the experience of volunteers in classes

General Operations Administration

• Maintain up-to-date operational records (e.g. DBS checks, risk assessments, food hygiene certificates)
• Complete ad hoc administrative tasks (e.g. equipment inventories, printing and laminating recipes)
• ​Support the implementation of operational policies across venues and staff

Cover and Additional Support

• Provide occasional out of-hours support to facilitators
• ​Willing to support the Operations team during periods of annual leave to ensure continuity of work

Systems and Process Improvement

• Contribute to the improvement of internal systems and processes, including support for Salesforce streamlining
• Office based admin e.g. purchasing office supplies, tracking equipment
• Support onboarding and off boarding of staff members

This is a hybrid role that requires you to work from our HQ office in Farringdon, London four days a week. Please note that you may be required to attend classes or other events outside your usual working hours. In these instances, you will be given advance notice and can claim time off in lieu (TOIL) during the week. 

We have developed strong systems and processes over the past five years and are now focused on enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness to support the continued growth of Innovation Unit. We are seeking a capable and proactive Operations Assistant to help deliver this ambition. This is a varied and fast-paced role that sits at the heart of our organisation, supporting the smooth running of our core business functions, including HR, IT, systems, finance, recruitment, team events, and workspace coordination. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, and working closely with the HR Manager, you will engage with colleagues across the organisation to ensure our operations are well organised, responsive, and people-centred.

You will be responsible for a broad range of activities, including managing shared systems and records, supporting recruitment and onboarding, coordinating team events and workspace logistics, and providing day-to-day support with IT and organisational platforms. You will also contribute to finance administration, business development processes, and support initiatives that strengthen team culture and employee experience.

This role requires proven experience in administration, operations, or HR support, ideally gained within a consultancy, charity, or purpose-driven organisation. You will be confident using systems such as Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and demonstrate the ability to learn and use new platforms effectively. You will be expected to manage tasks independently, apply sound judgement, and deliver work to a high professional standard.

You will need to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, associates, and suppliers, and work effectively across a range of internal functions. This will require excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, and the flexibility to adapt when circumstances change. A high level of discretion and care will be essential, particularly when handling sensitive information or supporting compliance processes.

Innovation Unit is a mission-driven organisation committed to tackling persistent inequalities and transforming the systems that shape people’s lives. You will be joining a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team that values learning, inclusion, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact. From your first day, you will be expected to contribute actively to the success of the team and to the continuous improvement of our operations and employee experience.

If you are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and purpose, and the opportunity to build and apply your operations expertise in a values-led organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Timeline:

First round interviews will take place between 3rd and 7th November over video call. Final screening interviews with the Managing Director and completion of an aptitude test will be in the week commencing 10th November online.

All candidates will receive an email confirming that their application has been received. After this, we will only contact the applicants that have been selected for interview. Feedback on your application will be given through the Be Applied system.

Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, Innovation Unit operates a Safer Recruitment policy. All offers of employment will be made on the condition of a DBS check being carried out and we will ask for two references.

At Viva, we want children everywhere to have life in all its fullness. Viva inspires, supports and connects networks of churches and community-based organisations to work together to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.

We do this by providing coaching, supporting programme implementation, helping them access funding, creating tools to measure impact, and facilitating a global community of learning.

As Viva's Finance & Operations Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s finance and operational systems. You’ll be in a hands-on role, responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration, and supporting core operational processes for the UK charity and overseas entities. Working alongside the COO and Finance Director, you will help ensure Viva remains financially sound, compliant and efficient. Through all this, you will play a vital role in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Finance: undertaking and managing the efficient day-to-day operation of Viva’s finance function 
• Operations: ensuring the effective operation of our logistics, IT infrastructure and data

This role will suit you if:

• you have a demonstrated track record of financial management experience
• you are experienced in managing operational systems, in particular IT and data protection
• you have an accountancy qualification e.g. minimum AAT Level 3 
• you are a great problem solver with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• you are looking to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team

Location: this role can be remote, hybrid or office-based in Viva’s Oxford office with occasional travel to the office or other locations in the UK

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

How to apply: Take a look at the full job description and person spec in the Job Information Pack and then click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills. Please note that you will need the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.

Key dates: the closing date will be midnight on Sunday 26th October 2025. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 6th November 2025.

Do you have experience of sales in an outbound and inbound calling in a customer service environment? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Would you like to help us drive increased revenue for our cause?

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We’re currently looking for a part-time Medical Sales professional (21 hours per week) to join our team. This role will support the sales and stewardship of defibrillators and other medical devices.

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Here are the skills and attributes we are looking for: 

• Experience of inbound and outbound calling in a customer sales environment with an objective of relationship building, enhancing customer experience, and increasing revenue 
• Passion for delivering world-class customer service
• Excellent customer service skills, with energy and empathy by telephone and in writing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent administrative and time management skills to deliver results on time and within target
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Good standard of IT skills and computer literacy specifically relating to Microsoft Office packages, database/CRM systems and the recording/inputting of data, able to demonstrate accurate data entry and recording skills in a timely manner

What is the role?

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As a member of our Customer Engagement team, you’ll deliver an exceptional level of customer service for all British Heart Foundation (BHF) customers, and drive an increase in revenue, through inbound and outbound stewardship activity. 

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You will provide a single point of contact for defibrillator and medical sales, providing advice to both B2B and B2C customers when deciding which device or devices to purchase.

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You will improve and develop customer experience by engaging all customers through our stewardship activity, sales activity, and relationship management. You will manage these relationships and will work towards financial and customer satisfaction targets for stewardship.

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Why Join Us?

Want to see what makes this team so special? Watch our video to hear directly from our CSC colleagues and discover why this is such a rewarding place to grow your career: Customer Service Centre video link.

Working Arrangements

• This part time role 21 hour per week.  Ideally working Wed and Friday and one other day to be negotiated. 
• Working Hours: Normal working hours are 09:00am to 05:00pm, Monday to Friday,
• Hybrid Role: A week typically involves 1 day a week (usually Wednesdays) in our Birmingham office (B37 7YE) to collaborate with your team and other 4 days will be working remotely at home.

Interview Process

Our interview process involves two stages:

• Initial Stage: One-way video interview, allowing you to record responses to pre-set questions at your convenience, showcasing your personality, skills, and experiences.

• Second Stage: Assessment Centres will be held in person at our Birmingham Office (B37 7YE) on 2nd 3rd and 4th December 2025. Please note that these dates are fixed and cannot be changed.

Start Date & Induction:

All new team members will start on 14th Jan 2026, and this date is not negotiable. The induction training will last for four weeks, during which you will be required to come into the office more frequently. After completing the training, your office attendance will reduce to once a week.

About the Sickle Cell Society (SCS)

The Sickle Cell Society (SCS) is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder. We provide information, advice and support to enable people to improve their overall quality of life. Over 18,500 people in the UK have a sickle cell disorder, an inherited condition that predominantly affects people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage; and to a lesser extent people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Central/South American heritage. 

Job Purpose:

To assist the Fundraising Manager in the delivery of the Sickle Cell Society’s (SCS) Fundraising Strategy and on-going development to achieve its fundraising priorities and targets. An exciting and varied role we are seeking a strong team player, and someone with the confidence and initiative to help develop and grow charitable income. The post holder will be someone with a ‘cando’ attitude and the enthusiasm to want to learn and get things done. We are a small, friendly and closely knit team of 20 skilled and highly committed staff and over 50 active volunteers.

The post-holder will work closely with the Fundraising Manager, and wider team to provide an engaging supporter journey and timely, efficient donor care to existing and new supporters of the Society. Responsible for helping the team meet our agreed income targets for celebratory giving, challenge events, community fundraising and corporate payroll giving initiatives.; the post-holder will be keen on developing their Fundraising career and interested in expanding their use of CRM databases, data management and the production of reports for effective donor stewardship.

You will be responsible for the membership and donors’ database (Beacon) keeping up to date and reporting back on results, whilst ensuring data compliance and implementation of data. You will be highly proficient in the use of business IT systems in particular Microsoft Excel to analyse data, and you will also have at least one year’s experience, or equivalent, in producing detailed and insightful reports.

The post-holder will be a confident communicator and collaborator with proven relationship building and creative and innovative fundraising skills. You will also support the development of our fundraising communications, monitoring performance across all channels driving best practice and income growth. You will generate and develop engaging fundraising communications and be responsible for your own copywriting, including thanking our wonderful donors via the most appropriate communication channels. 

This varied role will give you the opportunity to further your fundraising skills across a broad range of income generating activities as well as build strong, professional relationships to benefit the SCS’ charitable objectives.

Visit our website for a job description and details on how to apply.  The role closes on October 28th 2025

About Us

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five.

We work to ensure that very unwell children can enjoy the best possible quality of life and we support their families throughout their journey.

Our children’s hospices, based in Coventry and Middlesbrough, offer respite, palliative and end of life care for children, as well as support for the whole family. With a range of play therapies and fun activities, our team of specialists work together to make every moment of childhood count.

As a charity, we provide our services free of charge to families who need us, relying on donations from the public.

About Our Role

We’re currently seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our successful corporate team. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting new business income. You’ll work closely with our Senior Corporate Fundraiser & Corporate Fundraiser, providing excellent stewardship to our partners and delivering a remarkable supporter experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Use our fundraising CRM to accurately record stewardship and maintain GDPR compliance.

• Support financial forecasting and monitor the income pipeline, identifying and mitigating risks.

• Collaborate with staff across the charity to maximise engagement with high-value audiences.

• Account manage low and medium value corporate relationships, ensuring each partnership reaches its full potential.

• Plan and execute events to steward current supporters and engage new ones.

• Meet and exceed agreed fundraising targets for both existing and new corporate supporters.

• Identify opportunities to grow partnerships and develop tailored proposals and pitches.

• Undertake research to re-engage past corporate supporters and implement engagement plans.

• Represent Zoe’s Place at external corporate functions and networking events to promote the Hospice. 

Benefits

• Salary of circa £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.

• 5% salary employer pension contribution p/a.

• 27 days annual leave plus all statutory English bank holidays.

• Hospice closure between Christmas and New Year (annual leave allowance must be used).

• Mileage paid at 45p per mile for business miles.

• Free, on-site parking.

• Employee assistance programme and free counselling for employees and their family members (limited availability).

• Death in service benefit after six months of service. 

The Trainee Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing budgets, and producing financial reports. This role includes a fully funded training pathway toward an AAT qualification, incorporating structured day-release study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of organisational budgets.
• Assist in preparing and distributing regular financial reports to internal team members and the board of directors.
• Provide administrative and practical support for the month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Assist with the management of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Maintain organised filing systems (both electronic and paper-based) for finance documentation.
• Support routine reconciliations of bank statements and accounts.
• Contribute proactively to financial process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Engage fully with the AAT qualification, managing coursework and exams effectively.

The VCS Alliance is a dynamic and collaborative organisation dedicated to transforming health and social care across Bradford District and Craven. Our mission is to work in partnership with local health, social care, and support providers to create a more integrated and effective care system. 

We manage Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) representation in different partnership groups associated with health and social care, and co-ordinate the local VCSE Sector to deliver different health and social care projects across Bradford District and Craven.

Our four strategic aims are:

• We will remain a transforming force in Health, Social Care, and the community. 
• We will nurture our team and put them at the heart of everything we do. 
• We will develop a robust internal infrastructure. 
• We will create a culture of continual learning and development. 

Details

Job Title: Trainee Assistant Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Director

Location: Hybrid working (Bradford office, college, remote working)

Hours: Full-time (Flexible working hours between 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday)

Salary Range: £23,000–£25,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 3pm Monday 27th October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 5th November

Applying: Read the full Job Description and then the Job Application Pack below for how to apply

About Us

F6IT helps children and young people, aged 0-25, with additional needs and disabilities-and their families- get active, connect and have fun.

We offer accessible and inclusive fitness, clubs, leisure activities and support that break down barriers, reduce isolation and boost physical and mental well being. 

About Our Role

You will contribute to the strategic direction of F6IT ensuring we achieve our vision where disabled children and young adults and with their families and friends can together and inclusively, enjoy a rewarding life which is fun, beneficial and above all fulfilling. 

As the Fundraising Manager you will work to maximise the available funding, income generation and activities for the work of F6IT.

• You will work with the CEO/Trustees to develop and deliver a targeted and strategic programme for Trusts, Grants, and Fundraising to secure long-term income.
• Develop, write and deliver high quality tailored and persuasive applications and proposals for funding in line with F6IT's strategic objectives.
• Prepare regular up to date funding reports for the CEO, Trustees and wider F6IT team.
• Plan and support delivery of F6IT's Funding activities.
• Identify new Corporate Supporters and Partnerships.
• Essential experience and skills - Track record of income generation accross one or more income. streams,strong organisational and communication skills, solid IT and Computer skills.
• This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Services.

In this role, you will actively seek and secure new business opportunities while nurturing and maintaining existing accounts, ensuring a steady and growing stream of revenue. You will deliver outstanding customer service, building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of clients, including schools and youth groups. Managing booking processes and systems efficiently, you will ensure smooth operations and resource allocation in collaboration with various teams. Your creative input and support in developing and executing marketing strategies will increase brand awareness and attract more bookings. Additionally, you will assist in gathering and analysing data to inform strategic decisions, contributing to the continuous improvement of our programs and services. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Processing bookings and related paperwork using our booking system, Cinolla. 
• Taking a proactive approach to new business. 
• Responding to booking enquiries and contracting prospective customers. 
• Co-ordinating with the Operations Team to ensure bookings can be resourced. 
• Supporting the implementation of the Hindleap Warren marketing strategy to increase overall bookings. 
• Managing key accounts to retain customers and reduce churn. 
• Collaborating with the finance department to accurately process invoices, credit notes, and refunds. 
• Promoting London Youth's policies on diversity and inclusion. 
• Contributing proactively to the implementation of London Youth's mission and goals. 

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an advocate to join our team covering Warwickshire and Coventry.  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 11pm on 09 November 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date. 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate. 

Salary: Officer, Band C Level 1, £33,290- £35,289 per annum equivalent (depending on experience and skill level)

Contract length:               0.6FTE (3 days per week) for 3 years from January 2026  

Location: Thames21 Head Office, Central London and at other Thames21 offices in London, as required                                                 and throughout the River Roding Catchment.

Responsible to: Thames21 Engagement Programme Manager

About Thames21

Thames21 is an environmental charity that works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact, nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, while also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. 

Purpose of the job

We are seeking a skilled engagement officer to deliver an innovative programme of community-led river engagement activities in and surrounding the River Roding as part of a project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, ‘The Roding Rises’. This role will engage with groups from the urban and rural reaches of the river Roding catchment to co-design activities that support the delivery of The Roding Rises activity plan and encourage participants along an engagement pathway from awareness to participation and independent action. This role offers the post holder the opportunity to make a difference in diverse areas of London, with varying challenges and a range of ambitions.

The key skill for this role is being able to connect with and bring people together. The project relies on creating strong networks of grassroots organisations, community leaders and representatives from the public and private sectors, including councillors and politicians.

The key value for this role is curiosity. Being interested in people, able to ask questions, listen, and encourage them to get involved in whatever way they are able, will help you succeed.

You’ll thrive in this role if you can identify the strengths and assets of communities and individuals and create opportunities for them to flourish. By working together with local people in diverse communities beside waterways, you will establish a new and positive ongoing relationship between Londoners and their blue spaces.

A typical day is likely to involve keeping on track with what’s happening across the Roding catchment, meeting with key partners, being alert to upcoming network meetings, or delivering community events or activities. You might be working from home, or out of our offices in Bow or Guildhall, or be out and about with a community group or local organisation, co-producing an engagement event.

You might be posting on social media or updating the web page. You may be working on strategic, long-term plans to share the learnings from the project. You’ll be thinking both big and small on any given day!

Diversity

We primarily serve a London community, and we would love our organisation to better reflect the diversity of this great city. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Being a diverse and inclusive organisation is very important to us. We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. This role is primarily about community engagement. For that reason, while an interest in environmental issues is essential, experience of working in the environmental sector is not required.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Work with The Roding Rises Project Team, local community organisations and representatives to co-produce and deliver an inclusive and culturally relevant programme of 21 events and activities over the three-year life of the project as part of the River Connections programme of events within The Roding Rises activity plan.

2. Work with The Roding Rises Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of the externally contracted River Testimonies and Roding Arts and Walking Festival and community co-development aspects of the Roding Masterplan.

3. Support community groups and partners with community-focused applications to the Roding grants scheme

4. In partnership with colleagues, conduct inclusive outreach activities that will engage a wide diversity of people with a range of backgrounds and life experiences, from both rural and urban areas in our core locations.

5. Build a catchment-wide community network, uploading details to Thames21’s CRM system in line with GDPR.

6. Collect and record qualitative and quantitative data on events and activities run, including written and verbal feedback from partners and participants, photos and numbers of attendees, keeping to GDPR requirements. Evaluate this information to develop the methods for engagement and inform future activities.

7. Carry out the administrative duties to run events, including conducting risk assessments and method statements, managing event registrations, liaising with local councils and community groups and maintaining and managing event equipment.  

1. Work with the Thames21 Training Officer to establish a group of volunteers who are trained in Thames21’s modules to maintain and monitor local sites. Includes supporting existing volunteers and assisting with building their capacity so groups become autonomous.
2. Represent Thames21 and The Roding Rises at relevant local forums and proactively recruit volunteers through in-person engagement events.
3. Maintain clear records of progress, ensure all administration and statistical information is kept up to date,
4. Work with Thames21’s Communications Team to promote the project, celebrate its achievements and learnings; ensure key milestones are recognised, funders are acknowledged, and volunteer opportunities are publicised.
5. Attend Thames21 Team Meetings and liaise with other Thames21 staff.

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise at various times within the post, and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other reasonable duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with other Thames21 activities and those outlined in this document.

For more information and how to apply, please see the attached job description. 

Training Officer (Events)

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We are seeking a Training Officer for a maternity cover, to lead and deliver impactful in-person training events that support early years professionals across the UK.

Position: Training Officer (Events) – Maternity Cover

Location: Huddersfield/Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Contract:  Maternity cover to June 2026  

Benefits: Include 26 days’ holiday, rising to 30 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns

The Role

As a key member of the Quality and Training team, you’ll take the lead in managing in-person training events. From initial planning to post-event evaluation, you will ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard and in line with organisational goals. You will play a central role in upholding the quality and impact of member events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, coordinating, and hosting in-person training events across the UK
• Ensuring Associate Trainers are booked and prepared with relevant materials
• Liaising with stakeholders including trainers, customers, and venue providers
• Managing budgets, financial records, and procurement processes
• Supervising a Training Administrator to deliver excellent customer service
• Reporting on KPIs and training impact to managers and stakeholders
• Supporting product development and identifying training needs
• Organising the charity Talk and ad hoc online events with marketing and PR support
• Leading customer engagement from registration through to post-event feedback

About You

You’ll be highly organised and confident in managing events from concept to completion. With strong administrative and communication skills, you’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and working with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll bring energy to your team and take pride in delivering training that makes a difference.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in training or events management
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and database systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Financial administration and budget monitoring experience
• Ability to work flexibly and travel within the UK as needed

Desirable:

• Experience using video conferencing tools
• Degree in events management or a related field
• Events management

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

The organisation is proud to be recognised as a Great Place To Work® certified employer. This means employee feedback has determined that they offer a fantastic employee experience with a strong sense of community and workplace pride. This certification is a significant achievement, and the team are incredibly proud that its employees feel so positively about their experiences working at the organisation.

You may also have experience as a Events Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Event Manager, Learning and Development Officer, Programme Coordinator, Project Officer, Training Administrator, Development Officer, CPD Coordinator, Conference Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader Salary £31,489 Full Time 35 hours per week

Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?

Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader.

PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.

Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:

 Excellent communication and listening skills

 A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve

 A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality

 The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 12th November

Interview Dates: Tuesday 18th November 2025

About the role

You’ll join us at a vital and exciting time, as we help to shape what the future of health and care looks like with our new strategy and a reshaped communications and engagement directorate.

We’re looking for a strategic and creative digital communications leader to join our team, overseeing our digital channels, including email, paid and social media. In this role, you will plan, produce and evaluate all kinds of digital content, ensuring it is engaging and accurate, and aligns with our strategic and income-generating goals. You'll work closely with colleagues across The King's Fund to find interesting stories to tell and use insight and data to craft the right assets for our audience and make improvements to our channels. 

You’ll oversee the delivery of marketing and communications campaigns across multiple channels and enjoy both the creative and technical aspects of channel and community management. You'll be a compassionate and inspiring people manager and a confident communicator.

If you’re passionate about storytelling, data-driven strategy, and delivering meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy. 

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents below, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

No agencies please.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 4 November, 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 November. The role is available to start immediately.